Build your trusted circle of C-Level peers

Leadership can be isolating at the C-Level. No one else within your organization truly understands the complexities you face. Gartner C-Level Communities are designed to bridge that gap, bringing together executives who know firsthand the demands of your role.

In the Dallas CDAO Community, you will connect with peers who are willing to share their experiences, discuss practical solutions and collaborate on emerging challenges. By joining your local community, you will gain fresh ideas and perspectives, a trusted network of peers and the support you need to lead confidently in a rapidly changing environment.

Join your local community for exclusive access to:

Peer Connections
  • Catch up with familiar faces and build new relationships with colleagues in your community
  • Strengthen your trusted professional network with peers who understand your challenges
  • Establish a circle of peers you can call on for real-time guidance and ongoing support​
Peer Perspectives
  • Engage in candid, in‑depth discussions to address your most pressing priorities
  • Learn firsthand, practical approaches from peers navigating similar challenges
  • Validate your strategies through real-world peer experiences
Gartner Insights
  • Gain data-driven insights and field-tested best practices from Gartner analysts
  • Explore forward-looking strategies on critical issues affecting your role
  • Leverage Gartner insights and Executive Partner expertise to enrich peer conversations

Dallas CDAO Governing Body

A regional Governing Body leads the Dallas CDAO community, shaping the topics and agendas for your local programs and ensuring that all content is driven By CDAOs, For CDAOs™.

Governing Body Co-Chairs

Aamer Charania

Best Buy
Head of Applied AI

Jayadev Gopinath

DraftKings
Senior Vice President, Data, Data Science & AI

Sonia Khosla

Globe Life
SVP & CDAO

Sanjeev Kumar

NextGen Healthcare
SVP & CDAO

Mark Nance

American Fidelity Corporation
VP, CDO

Latheef Syed

The Hartford
Vice President Artificial Intelligence Data, Architecture, Governance

Governing Body Members

Ian Allison

Salient Partners
Managing Partner at Salient Insights

Tufan Arikan

Aimbridge Hospitality
Head of AI & Innovation

Monish Balasundaram

Amazon
Head of Analytics

Amberle Carter

Comptroller of Public Accounts
Data Management Officer

Marcelo Casas

GM Financial
Chief Data Science Officer

Pooja Dewan

Rentokil Terminix
CDO

Saba Dossani

Wells Fargo
Head of Enterprise Data Management & Governance Product

Mary Edmond

Children's Health
SVP CDAO

Shahran Haider

NYC Health + Hospitals
Deputy CDO

Ibrahim Itani

Marathon Petroleum
Head of Analytics & Innovation

Pankaj Kenjale

Mavenir
SVP - AI, Data, R&D

Livia Kessler

Bon Secours Mercy Health
Head of Analytics Delivery

Sumeer Khosa

Alignment Health
Chief Data & AI Officer

Vino Kingston

Lockheed Martin
Data & AI Transformation Strategy and Integration Leader

Dhananjay Kulkarni

Diodes Inc.
Sr. Director, Decision Systems and Supply Chain IT

Hemant Kulkarni

Atos
CTO, VP & Head of Data Analytics & Insights

Naren Kumar

Exeter Finance
EVP, Chief Data Officer

Nate Litton

Caterpillar
Global Head of AI & Analytics

Justin Nguyen

The Home Depot
Technology Director, Enterprise Data & Analytics

Jas Pannu

McKesson
VP, Data, Analytics & AI

Darren Pedroza

Teradyne
Head of Enterprise Architecture & Data

Charan Randhawa

Freeman
VP, Data Analytics & Strategy

Pranit Shah

Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Chief Data and Analytics Officer

Zul Sidi

Bank of America
Managing Director, Data & Analytics, Retail, Preferred and Wealth Management

Muthiah Subash

Alcon
Global Head, D&A

Join your peers to discuss the most critical issues impacting CDAOs today.

  1. Reimagine Governance for Trusted, Real-World Data and AI Value
  2. Modernize Data and AI Infrastructure to Scale
  3. Upskill Across the Organization to Operationalize a Data-Driven Culture

Upcoming Programs

Virtual

November 11, 2026 | 1 hour

Dallas CDAO Community Town Hall

Beyond RAG — AI That Understands Your Business

Participate in a virtual session with peers to engage in candid discussions on a timely topic.

In-Person

April 8, 2027 | an evening

Dallas CDAO Community Inner Circle

Constellation Club

Join fellow CDAOs for dinner, discussion, and networking in a relaxed, collaborative environment.

In-Person

June 15, 2027 | 1 day

Dallas CDAO Community Executive Summit

Renaissance Dallas Richardson Hotel

Connect with CDAO peers at this one-day event focused on practical solutions to top challenges.

In-Person

September 2027 | an evening

Dallas CDAO Community Inner Circle

Join fellow CDAOs for dinner, discussion, and networking in a relaxed, collaborative environment.



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